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Analytic Talent Management for Midsize Businesses

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Midsize companies have a lot to offer that large companies don’t, but misconceptions, resource and time constraints unique to midsize busi­nesses make the acquisition of analytic talent more difficult. Could the problem be with your talent management practices? Are you placing too much emphasis on titular roles (e.g., “I need a data scientist”)?

Your business priorities will point you to the type of analytic capabilities you need, and subse­quently the appropriate supporting skills. In this paper we break down priorities into three growth stages: Optimizing your current operations, expanding your marketing share and augmenting your vision. We include checklists at the end of each stage to ensure your readiness.

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